ns lpn

ns lpn specializes in psych, geriatric, foot care.

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1. Im Worried...............

   ns lpn replied to jdc1026's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Thank heavens. I didn't even think it was something you did or didn't but I know the questions that always go through my head anytime something unforseen happens. Take

2. Difference bw assisted living and nx home?Assisted living job 42 pt per nurse, safe?

   ns lpn replied to seneyka's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   The assisted living facility I work in is only staffed 8-4 by one LPN (1:21). It is attached to a LTC facility which offers only emergency care/medication delivery/Treatments after hours. It is the...

3. Im Worried...............

   ns lpn replied to jdc1026's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   That's awful I would be freaked out too. I've never seen the police at work for anything except the odd time an alzhiemers pt's called and filed a complaint. ?? if it's because that type of break is...

4. Wearing Cologne to work Yes Or No

   ns lpn replied to KarmaWiseRaven's topic in General Nursing

   I like to smell nice too but there are far too many ppl with sensitivities and allergies. I say no at work and yes at

5. be kind to your CNAs

   ns lpn replied to AuntieRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I agree with babynurse some people just don't respect others. It happens in all fields not just nursing and it is very frustrating. My personal pet peeve is "it's not my job" I hear more RN's, LPN's...

6. Working while sick!

   ns lpn replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I tend not to go if I'm sick. They are short staffed and I'm a good nurse, they are not going to fire me. Besides if I go in I know I wont be able to leave b/c they wont let me with out a...

7. CNA as an Entrepreneur... is is possible?

   ns lpn replied to nightingale's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   You need a buisness plan and insurance to protect yourself. Also you'll need to be extra cautious to stay within the bounds of your job description (which may be hard if your learning new skills and...

8. Foot care training

   ns lpn replied to kernow's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Good advice,

9. New Policies

   ns lpn replied to wildcard47833's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Should be illegal

10. Hallucinations in the Elderly

    ns lpn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My grandmother was taking Sinemet QID for her Parkinsons and she too had a lot of hallucinations. Currently they have her on a very low dose of the Sinemet and she seems to have a lot less...

11. The Great Double Standard?

    ns lpn replied to Doog's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't see any difference in the nursing care provided by male vs. female nurses and I'm not afraid to tell a co-worker the same if they hold that bias. A good nurse is a good nurse male or

12. Just let me vent - a little!!

    ns lpn replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't even want to know if I do, but I find it interesting that my LTC is so intrigued with knowing which pt's carry it and never ask if staff

13. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    ns lpn replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    had to spend a whole day making up beds - so i know what you're talking about!":rolleyes: lol...wish i could train her in cna

14. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    ns lpn replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    My mother took nursing and never finished b/c she didn't like it. Anyways she still had nursing books in the home when I was growing up. In grade 5 we had to do public speaking and my mother still...

15. Do you ever wish people didn't know you were a nurse?

    ns lpn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I don't hide it but I don't tell everyone either. I think I lose my nursing perspective when it's my child, my husband,my mother ect.. I find I'm not so calm and professional when it comes to them or...